Inside the movement that freed gay makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero from a hellhole The U.S. government under Trump tried to disappear a gay Venezuelan man seeking asylum to a torture prison in El Salvador indefinitely. A coalition of Americans didn’t let them.

"The US government under Trump tried to disappear a gay Venezuelan man seeking asylum to a torture prison in El Salvador indefinitely...

"A coalition of Americans *didn’t let them*"

Great @cwnewser.bsky.social story on the movement to free Andry Hernández Romero:

www.advocate.com/news/freeing...

Ukrainian security services (SBU) arrested an Orthodox priest who worked for Russian intelligence.

The priest used Sunday sermons to identify pro-Russian sympathizers, justifying Moscow's invasion before approaching potential recruits.
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Opinion | How the Military Became Another Instrument of Trump’s Power

"The danger of escalation is real. Soldiers and Marines are trained for combat, not constabulary duty and riot control. Expecting military personnel to shift seamlessly from destroying an enemy on the battlefield to law enforcement is asking for trouble."(gift link)

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/o...

Anyone who accepts a Kennedy Center Honor in 2025 would have been a 'Good German' in 1939.

This is A+ trolling

"The number of ICE flights is skyrocketing — but the planes are harder than ever to track" – CNN
archive.is/202508131031...

🤩 Unecha, Bryansk region — hit at oil pumping station.

GNPS Unecha is an important oil transportation hub in Russia, through which oil passes via the Druzhba pipeline.

How long until the reports of abuse and rape start to surface?

The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting.

It's always the quite sweet one, until they are not.
Ok now guess which of my 2 new kittens is the most badass?

Can't sleep.

It took Germany almost 50 years to recover from Hitler. Consider what happened. If we are forcibly divided after Trump is defeated and gone choose wisely what section you end up in. It could be for generations.

How Kentucky bourbon went from boom to bust Tariffs, oversupply and teetotaling Gen-Zs have all contributed to the downfall of one of America's most iconic liquors.

An American colleague told me about an elbows up experience he had in Canada. He asked the bartender what kind of bourbon she had.
The woman replied, "Honey, as long as that orange asshole is in power, you will never get a drink of bourbon here."
#boycott
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/kentuck...

Eight Nordic-Baltic nations issue a joint statement rejecting territorial concessions in Ukraine peace talks.

"No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine, and no decisions on Europe without Europe," the countries declared.
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"The collapse of American democracy is like the pandemic: Whatever you say at the beginning will sound alarmist – but likely prove inadequate by the end."

Stuart Stevens

YouTube video by Charlie Angus TRUMP INVITES WAR CRIMINAL PUTIN TO USA - CHARLIE ANGUS

Donald Trump invited an indicted war criminal Vladimir Putin onto American soil. This man has stolen over 19,000 Ukrainian children. This is an international war crime. Trump wants to kiss this gangster's ring.
We need leaders speaking up for the stolen children.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yo1...

Yes, this is how you fight, Governor!

Avelo Airlines deportation flights hard to track On the heels of protests, NBC Connecticut Investigates has been digging into Avelo’s role in deportation flights. Our camera was rolling when a white, odd-looking Avelo plane without any branding land...

"Our camera was rolling when a white, odd-looking Avelo plane without any branding landed at Tweed Airport in East Haven in July.

Using a hex code unique to each plane, tracking software showed us it’s one of 3 aircraft operated by Avelo for deportations..."
www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigatio...

www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...

Prime Minister Carney ran on a platform to defend Canada's interests.
He has no mandate to spend billions on a satellite/drone/missile scheme that turns over our air space to Donald Trump.
Even being willing to entertain discussions sends a signal that our sovereignty is negotiable.
It's not.

CNN host flabbergasted as Pete Hegseth's pastor explains his views on women CNN's Pamela Brown sat down with self-described Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson, who counts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a follower, and she was flabbergasted by his views on women.The I...

Defence Minister McGuinty is in talks with MAGA about opening Canada's airspace to the "golden shield."
His counterpart is Pete Hegseth.
Check out the views of his "pastor" on abortion, women voting, slavery.
MAGA is an existential threat to our nation.
#wakeup
www.rawstory.com/pete-hegseth...

ICE is hiring! US immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for highly motivated, morally indifferent individuals to join our team. Open positions include: Senior Goon Racism Enforcement Office Unmarked Van Driver (Part-Time) Experience with children a plus usajobs.gov

From this month's edition of The Onion.

Nearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era Continuing unemployment claims jumped to 1.97 million in late July, according to a Labor Department report, highlighting a weakening labor market.

The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.

YouTube video by Charlie Angus CHARLIE ANGUS CALLS FOR GLOBAL BOYCOTT OF USA

The Canadian boycott is standing up to gangster fascism. Now we need to take the boycott global. I met with elected representatives from across the Americas in Mexico City and delivered this message: we must work across borders to resist the threats of Donald Trump.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7gb...

Greg Abbott orders the arrest of Democratic lawmakers.

Why this Canadian destination is seeing a ‘tourism upswing’ One of Canada's top tourist destinations is seeing fewer American visitors because of the ongoing trade war with the United States, but the city's mayor says other kinds of tourists are making up for ...

Canadian businesses doing better with fewer Americans
Yes, you read that correctly
Our tourism is booming this year.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Whiskey woes: Is Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry on the rocks? Following four recent pieces of bad news, industry investors might need a stiff drink.

Most provinces in Canada have taken US liquor off the shelves. More fallout from Trump's threats and tariffs.
#ElbowsUpCanada
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...

A 10-day hunger
strike persists at
Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility for undocumented immigrants, according to NBC. Stories of Multiple detainees are refusing food, following Governor Ron DeSantis' disclosure inhumane living
conditions

Petty Blue: Don't be on the wrong side of history.

Trump threatened Canada over recognizing Palestine.
Did he think we'd give in?
Polling shows the majority want Canada to move quickly on recognizing Palestine.
95% say hit back with immediate counter tariffs.
74% say go hard even if it causes financial harm at home.
Face it Donald, We hate you.